This Old Vine Zinfandel won’t blow your socks off, but it’s a smooth, very gulp-able wine with just a bit of zest at the end.
This fruity wine smells like berries and tastes like them, too. This plum-purple drink will make your teeth just as mauve, so be careful not to pose for any pictures after taking a sip. My other half said he could see my once pearly whites coated in purple from the couch when I was in the kitchen, and that’s a good 5-foot distance.
Nuts and Bolts
- Winery: Challis Lane
- Type: Old Vine Zinfandel
- Origin: Manteca
- Vintage: 2011
- Price: Gifted
- Alcohol content: 13.5%
- When to drink: I could see this pleasing a varied crowd. Bring this over to your gal pal’s place next time you have a “Girls” or “Parks & Recreation” viewing party. If you can’t tell, on the TV, in the background, is the latter.